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3. Selecting a programme

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Selecting the Delay start func-
tion

With Delay start, you can delay the
start of a programme from



 minutes up to 



 hours.

However:

 Delay start cannot be used

with the 

Warm air

 programme.



Touch the 

 sensor control.

 lights up brightly.

Touch the 

 or 

 sensor control re-

peatedly until the required Delay start
time appears in the time display.

Tip: 

The time will count upwards or

downwards automatically if you touch
the 

 or 

 sensor controls continu-

ously.

Changing the Delay start time

Touch the 

Start/Stop

 sensor control.

Touch the 

 or 

 sensor control re-

peatedly until the required Delay start
time appears in the time display.

Touch the 

Start/Stop

 sensor control.

The Delay start function continues to
count down.

Cancelling/deleting Delay start

Turn the programme selector to the

 position.

Delay start countdown

– Delay start times of more than 



 will

count down in hours and then in
minutes until the start of the pro-
gramme.

– The drum will turn briefly every hour

until the start of the programme to re-
duce laundry creasing.

Summary of Contents for PDR 300 HP SmartBiz

Page 1: ...allation instructions Heat pump dryer Always read the operating instructions before setting up installing and commissioning the appliance This prevents both personal injury and damage to the machine en GB M Nr 11 455 410 ...

Page 2: ...rogrammes with a selectable drying level 24 Time controlled and other programmes 25 Selecting Gentle tumble 25 Selecting the Delay start function 26 4 Starting the programme 27 5 End of programme unloading the drum 28 End of programme 28 Unloading the drum 28 Observe any maintenance notes 28 Programme overview 29 Changing the programme sequence 33 Changing a programme once it has started 33 Adding...

Page 3: ... 48 Problem solving guide 49 Indicator lights or information on the time display 49 Unsatisfactory drying results 51 The drying cycle duration is very long 52 Other problems 53 Service 54 Contact in case of malfunction 54 Optional accessories 54 Installation 55 Front view 55 Rear view 56 Locations 56 Side view 56 View from above 56 Washer dryer stack 57 Transporting the tumble dryer to its install...

Page 4: ...Cottons drying levels 69 Minimum iron drying levels 69 Cooling phase 69 Buzzer volume 69 Keypad tone 70 PIN code 70 Conductivity 70 Control field switch off status 71 Memory 71 Anti crease 71 Buzzer 72 Airways indicator 72 Backlight brightness dimmed 72 ...

Page 5: ...erials They also contain specific materials com pounds and components which were essential for their correct function and safety These could be hazardous to hu man health and to the environment if disposed of with your domestic waste or if handled incorrectly Please do not therefore dispose of your old appliance with your household waste Please dispose of it at your local com munity waste collecti...

Page 6: ...nstruc tions and warnings Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compliance with these instructions Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future owner When instructing other people how to use the tumble dryer they must be made aware of these safety and warning instructions Correct application This tumble dryer is only intended for drying fabrics wh...

Page 7: ...safe way and understand and recognise the consequences of in correct operation Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the tumble dryer unless they are constantly supervised Children 8 years and older may only use the tumble dryer unsu pervised if they have been shown how to use it safely and recognise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation Children must not be allowed...

Page 8: ...y re quirement is met If in any doubt please have the on site wiring sys tem inspected by a qualified electrician Miele cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system e g electric shock Unauthorised repairs could result in unforeseen dangers for the user for which Miele cannot accept liability Repairs should only be undertaken by a Miele approved service technician oth...

Page 9: ...uitably qualified and competent person in strict accordance with national and local safety regulations If the appliance is hard wired adequate provision must be made on site to switch off all poles to disconnect the tumble dryer from the electrical supply Do not block the gap between the bottom of the tumble dryer and the floor with plinth facings deep pile carpet etc This would hinder a sufficien...

Page 10: ...ficient functioning of the tumble dryer Damage to the tumble dryer by switching it on too soon This can damage the heat pump After setting up the tumble dryer wait for at least one hour before switching it on This tumble dryer contains fluorinated greenhouse gases F Gas They are hermetically sealed Designation of refrigerant R450A Amount of refrigerant 0 310 kg Global warming potential of refriger...

Page 11: ...ther small animals climbing into it Do not use a pressure washer or hose to clean the tumble dryer Always keep the area around the tumble dryer free of dust and fluff Dust drawn into the dryer can over time cause blockages Faults can then occur as well as the risk of fire The tumble dryer must not be used Without the fluff filters in place or without the filter in the plinth If the fluff filters o...

Page 12: ...stall the tumble dryer in a room where there is a risk of frost occurring At temperatures around freezing point the tumble dryer may not be able to operate properly There is a risk of damage if the condensed water is allowed to freeze in the pump or hoses The ambient room temperature should be between 2 C and 35 C If the water is drained externally through the drain hose instead of being collected...

Page 13: ... and other chemicals e g mops and floor cloths should be washed in hot water with extra detergent before being dried in the tumble dryer Items which have been splashed with hair lacquer hair spray nail varnish remover or similar substances When washing very heavily soiled items ensure that you use suffi cient detergent and select a high temperature If in doubt wash several times before drying Remo...

Page 14: ...bber shower caps waterproof textiles rubberised articles and items of clothing and pillows with foam rubber filling Fabrics which contain damaged padding or fillings e g pillows jackets When damaged the filling can get out with the risk of it igniting in the dryer The programme ends when the cooling phase starts Many pro grammes are followed by the cooling phase to ensure that the items are not to...

Page 15: ...dryers with stainless steel surfaces The stainless steel surfaces must not come into contact with liquid cleaning and disinfecting agents which contain chlorine or sodium hypochlorite These agents can have a corrosive effect on stainless steel Aggressive vapours containing chlorine can also be corrosive Do not store containers of these agents near the tumble dryer ...

Page 16: ...ontact with the skin wash the skin thoroughly with soap and water comes in contact with the eyes rinse the eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes is swallowed rinse out the mouth thoroughly with clean water Seek medical advice in the case of contact with the eyes or if fragrance has been swallowed If fragrance which has leaked out of a flacon comes in contact with clothing change the clothi...

Page 17: ...nd Miele cannot ac cept liability The tumble dryer can also be combined with a Miele washing ma chine in a washer dryer stack The appropriate WTV stacking kit available to order to match your dryer is required Make sure that you order the correct plinth for this tumble dryer available from Miele as an optional accessory Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by non compli ance with these Wa...

Page 18: ... duration f Sensor controls for time selection g Start Stop sensor control Starts the selected programme and cancels a programme once it has started h Optical interface This is used by the Service depart ment as a transmission point i Programme selector for selecting programmes and for switching off The tumble dryer is switched on by selecting a pro gramme and switched off by turning the programme...

Page 19: ...the drain hose is hindered lights up when the plinth filter has to be cleaned Perfect Dry With programmes with a selectable drying level the Perfect Dry system calculates the residual moisture present in the laundry to ensure pre cise drying results This indicator will flash until the programme duration has been determined and then go out lights up again when the selected drying level is reached t...

Page 20: ... control a later start time for the programme Delay start can be selected Once selected lights up brightly The or sensor controls are used for selecting the duration of the Delay start period or the duration of the Warm air programme Start Stop sensor control Touching the Start Stop sensor control starts a programme or cancels a pro gramme that has already been started The programme can be started...

Page 21: ... to property Before commissioning the tumble dryer for the first time make sure it has been installed and connected correctly Please observe the instruc tions in Installation Damage caused by switching the appliance on too soon This can damage the heat pump in the tumble dryer After setting up the tumble dryer wait for at least one hour before starting a drying programme ...

Page 22: ...ge due to foreign objects which were not removed from the laundry Foreign objects can melt burn or explode Ensure that any foreign objects e g detergent dispensing balls lighters etc have been removed from the laundry Risk of fire due to incorrect use and operation The laundry can burn and destroy the tumble dryer and the surround ings See the section on Warning and safety for further information ...

Page 23: ...ening Do not overload the drum Overload ing can cause unnecessary wear and tear to the laundry and and cause a disappointing drying result It can also cause more creasing Socket for the fragrance flacon The Fragrance flacon chapter de scribes how to use the fragrance flacon If you are not using a fragrance flacon push the tab down completely see ar row so that the socket is closed Oth erwise fluff...

Page 24: ...durations will appear in the time display Drying level for programmes with a selectable drying level Cottons Minimum iron Delicates Gentle smoothing Express Microfibre The pre set drying level can be changed if required Touch the sensor control for the dry ing level you want It then lights up brightly Any drying level can be selected for the Cottons and Express programmes A more limited range is a...

Page 25: ...llens handcare The drying result is preset by the tumble dryer and cannot be altered Selecting Gentle tumble Delicate fabric with the symbol on the care label e g acrylic garments is dried at a lower temperature The pro gramme duration is also longer Touch the Gentle tumble sensor con trol It then lights up brightly Gentle tumble can be selected with the following programmes Cottons Minimum iron W...

Page 26: ...y if you touch the or sensor controls continu ously Changing the Delay start time Touch the Start Stop sensor control Touch the or sensor control re peatedly until the required Delay start time appears in the time display Touch the Start Stop sensor control The Delay start function continues to count down Cancelling deleting Delay start Turn the programme selector to the position Delay start count...

Page 27: ...lso Operating the tumble dryer The tumble dryer measures the resid ual moisture of the laundry and cal culates the required programme dur ation If a small load or dry laundry is placed in the tumble dryer it is dried aired for a preset duration In this case the Perfect Dry indicator does not light up at the end of the pro gramme Laundry items and fabrics can wear out unnecessarily Avoid overdrying...

Page 28: ...t away The tumble dryer will switch off auto matically 15 minutes after the end of a programme Unloading the drum Open the door Remove everything from the drum Items left in the tumble dryer could be damaged by overdrying when the tumble dryer is used the next time Always remove all items from the drum Switch the tumble dryer off Observe any maintenance notes This tumble dryer requires regular mai...

Page 29: ...Note Select Extra dry for multi layered and very thick fabrics Do not use Extra dry for jersey fabrics e g T shirts underwear baby clothes because they can shrink Hand iron Machine iron Items Cotton and linen fabrics Table linen bed linen starched laundry Tip To prevent laundry from drying out it should be rolled up until you are ready for ironing Minimum iron Maximum 4 kg Normal Hand iron Items M...

Page 30: ...y are not dried completely Remove garments as soon as the programme has finished and leave to finish drying at room temperature Gentle smoothing Maximum 1 kg Normal Hand iron Items Cotton and linen fabrics For minimum iron items made of cotton mixed or synthetic fibre For example cotton trousers anoraks and shirts Tip This programme smoothes out creasing caused during the spin cycle in the washing...

Page 31: ... linen pillowcases Note Items are dried to a Normal level only in this programme Microfibre Maximum 7 kg Extra dry Normal Items Microfibre mops and cleaning cloths Warm air Maximum 7 kg Items Voluminous items e g jackets pillows and padded items Fabrics made up of multiple layers e g heavy cotton table cloths Individual items of laundry e g towels swimwear tea towels Note Used for airing multi lay...

Page 32: ...ormal residual moisture Note Items are dried to a Normal level only in this programme The Cottons programme is the most energy efficient for dry ing cotton items with normal residual moisture levels Note for test insti tutes Test programme in accordance with Regulation 392 2012 EU meas ured in accordance with EN 61121 ...

Page 33: ...mperature reached and how long they have been dried for will light up if you press the Start Stop sensor control again during the cooling down phase Open the door Selecting another programme Close the door Turn the programme selector to a dif ferent programme Touch the Start Stop sensor control Adding laundry Open the door Risk of burns by touching hot laundry in the drum You could burn yourself L...

Page 34: ... the Warning and safety instructions Only hold the fragrance flacon as il lustrated Do not hold it at an angle or tip it as the fragrance will leak out of it Hold the fragrance flacon securely so that you do not open it by mistake Pull off the protective seal Open the door of the tumble dryer The fragrance flacon is inserted in the upper fluff filter The socket is next to the recessed grip If you ...

Page 35: ...fragrance flacon as far it will go into the socket The markers and must line up with one another Turn the outer ring clockwise a little The fragrance flacon may slip out Turn the outer ring in such a way that the markers and line up ...

Page 36: ...grance will also be noticeable in the ambient air during the process The Timed drying cold air programme will not generally apply fragrance Closing the fragrance flacon After drying the fragrance flacon should be closed to prevent the fragrance from escaping needlessly Turn the outer ring anti clockwise un til the marker b is in position _ If you wish to dry without the fra grance occasionally rem...

Page 37: ... Fragrance flacons are available to or der from Miele or online The fragrance can leak out of the flacon Do not lay the fragrance flacon down If you are keeping the fragrance flacon in its original packaging do not store the packaging upright on its edge or upside down Otherwise the fragrance will leak out Always store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight When purchasing new fragrance fla...

Page 38: ...ystem and tumble dryer will result in a risk of appliance malfunctions and a risk of fire Never use the tumble dryer without the filter system Always replace a damaged filter system immediately Cleaning the fluff filters This tumble dryer has 2 fluff filters in the door opening the upper and lower fluff filters trap fluff produced during the drying process Clean the fluff filters after each drying...

Page 39: ...the fluff without touching it Open the door Pull the upper fluff filter forwards to remove it Remove the fluff see arrows Remove the fluff see arrows from the surface of all the fluff filters and the perforated laundry deflector Push the upper fluff filter back into position until it clicks Close the door ...

Page 40: ...in the direction of the arrow until it reaches the stop posi tion Hold the rotary control and pull the fluff filter forwards to remove it Use a vacuum cleaner with a long crevice nozzle attached to remove any visible fluff from the upper air flow openings Finally clean the fluff filters with water Cleaning the fluff filters with water Rinse the filter surfaces through un der warm running water Wip...

Page 41: ...Cleaning and care 41 Push the lower fluff filter in com pletely and lock it with the yellow dial Push the upper fluff filter all the way in Close the door ...

Page 42: ...ficient cleaning or by operation with a worn damaged filter in the plinth There is insufficient flow of air and heat in the heat exchanger due to clogging This requires a visit from the Service department This can be avoided by following the advice in these operating instruc tions Removing the plinth filter Press the round indented area on the heat exchanger access panel to open it The panel will ...

Page 43: ...cient flow of air and heat in the heat exchanger This will re quire a visit from the Service depart ment Before and after cleaning check the plinth filter in accordance with the description in Replacing the plinth filter The plinth filter must be per fectly functional and undamaged after cleaning Use a damp cloth to remove any fluff from the handle Replacing the plinth filter Filter wear caused by...

Page 44: ...t properly This will cause a permanent obstruction in the heat exchanger Deformation Deformations indicate that the filter has become blocked and worn by continu ous use Cracks tears indentations Fluff will blow into the heat exchanger unfiltered through cracks and tears and will cause obstruction Indentations indicate that the filter has become blocked and worn by continu ous use ...

Page 45: ...orm stub born crust Residues are a sign that the filter is no longer a snug fit at the sides even if it appears to be perfect fluff is getting in unfiltered at the edges If these residues appear on the filters again soon after cleaning the filter must be replaced Cleaning the plinth filter flap Use a damp cleaning cloth to remove any fluff Make sure you do not damage the rubber seal Check whether ...

Page 46: ...ated If you notice any visible soiling Damage due to incorrect clean ing of the heat exchanger The tumble dryer will not dry if the cooling fins are damaged or bent Clean using a vacuum cleaner with a suction brush attached Only pass the vacuum cleaner suction brush over the heat exchanger cooling fins lightly without applying any pres sure Carefully vacuum up any visible fluff or soiling ...

Page 47: ...e correct way up Push the plinth filter in completely This will push in the right hand guide pin at the same time Close the heat exchanger access panel Damage or ineffective drying if drying takes place without a plinth filter or when the heat exchanger ac cess panel is open An excessive accumulation of fluff can damage the tumble dryer in the long term If the system is not leak tight this can mak...

Page 48: ...leaners Danger of electric shock caused by water There is a risk of electric shock if wa ter runs over or into the tumble dryer Never spray the tumble dryer with water Only ever clean the appliance with a slightly damp soft cloth Clean the tumble dryer and the seal on the inside of the door with a slightly damp soft cloth and a mild solution of washing up liquid and wa ter Dry all parts with a sof...

Page 49: ...t off Open and close the door with the tumble dryer switched on You can influence when the indicator light comes on See Programmable functions Airways in dicator The indicator light comes on after a pro gramme has been can celled and a signal sounds The drain hose kinked Check the drain hose To switch the indicator light off Open and close the door with the tumble dryer switched on lights up The p...

Page 50: ...he heat exchanger See Cleaning and care To switch the fault message off Switch the tumble dryer off and then on again and another number combination flash after a programme has been cancelled a signal sounds There is no obvious cause Switch the tumble dryer off and then on again Start a programme If the programme terminates again with the same er ror message then there is a fault Contact the Miele...

Page 51: ... quite nor mal Laundry use sufficient detergent next time Allow feather pillows to air after tumble drying Items made of synthetic fibres are charged with static electricity after drying Synthetic fibres tend to attract static charge Static charge can be reduced by adding a fabric conditioner to the final rinse in the washing pro gramme or a fabric conditioner sheet to the load when drying There i...

Page 52: ... The laundry is unevenly distributed or has rolled up The drum is too full Disentangle the laundry and remove a few items Start a programme The bottom right grille is blocked Move any objects such as a laundry basket away from the dryer The fluff filters and the plinth filter were wet when re placed The fluff filters and the plinth filter must be dry The laundry is too damp Spin using a higher spi...

Page 53: ... is not a fault but a normal function The drum will turn at intervals when the tumble dryer is in the Anti crease phase Touch a sensor control to switch on the indicators See Programmable functions Control field switch off status The tumble dryer is switched off at the end of the programme This tumble dryer switches off automatically to save energy This is not a fault but a normal function To swit...

Page 54: ...orded for training purposes and that a call out charge will be applied to service visits where the problem could have been resolved as described in this booklet Please quote the model and serial num ber of your appliance when contacting Miele This information can be found on the data plate Open the door of your tumble dryer to find the data plate Optional accessories Optional accessories for this ...

Page 55: ...c Door d Fluff filter flap for the filter in the plinth Do not open during drying e 4 height adjustable screw feet f Intake for air cooling Do not obstruct with a laundry basket or other objects g Drain hose for condensation h Non return valve required i Non return valve recommended ...

Page 56: ...lid for holding when mov ing the tumble dryer see arrows b Drain hose for condensation c Hook for winding the mains cable around during transport d Mains cable Locations All measurements in mm Side view 1054 636 850 600 470 62 View from above 1054 1 7 0 ...

Page 57: ...orrect transportation of the tumble dryer If the tumble dryer tips over there is a danger of injury to people and damage to property Ensure that the tumble dryer is stable during transportation Transporting the tumble dryer If the tumble dryer is being transpor ted on its side it must be tipped onto its left or right side If the tumble dryer is being transpor ted upright always transport it on a s...

Page 58: ...the tumble dryer by the front feet and by the lid where it protrudes at the back of the appliance Installation Ensure that no closeable door slid ing door or an oppositely hinged door is installed that would hinder the door of the tumble dryer being opened in any way Downtime after installation Damage caused by switching the appliance on too soon This can damage the heat pump After setting up the ...

Page 59: ...flow of air to the tumble dryer Room ventilation Air drawn in for use in the drying pro cess will be warm when it is expelled back into the room It is therefore very important to ensure the room is adequately ventilated particularly if the dryer is located in a small room Make sure the room temperature is not too high If there are other heat producing appliances in the room in which the dryer is l...

Page 60: ... the warnings regarding leak ing or returning water if you select one of the following connection options Directed into a sink or basin Directed into a floor gully Connected directly to a sink drain outlet Connection to a drainage system already in use by another appliance e g a dishwasher or washing ma chine Water damage Should the end of the hose come loose overflowing water can cause damage Sec...

Page 61: ...e sink drain out let using nut 2 The nut is usually fitted with a washer which must be removed Attach the end of the hose 4 to ad apter 1 Use a screwdriver to tighten hose clip 3 up close to the nut Insert the non return valve 5 into the tumble dryer s drain hose 6 Install the non return valve 5 so that the arrow points in the direction of flow towards the sink Secure the non return valve using ho...

Page 62: ... to IEC EN 60947 This con nection process must be performed by a qualified electrician The plug connector or isolator switch should be easily accessible at all times Risk of electric shock from mains voltage If the tumble dryer is disconnected from the mains protective measures must be taken to ensure that the point of disconnection cannot acci dentally be switched on again Make sure the isolator ...

Page 63: ... appliance Rated load See data plate on back of appliance Fuse rating See data plate on back of appliance Test certifications awarded See data plate on back of appliance LEDs Class 1 Designation of refrigerant R450A Refrigerant quantity 0 310 kg Refrigerant global warming potential 605 kg CO2 e Appliance global warming potential 188 kg CO2 e Max floor load during operation 925 N Product safety sta...

Page 64: ...on in the label and the fiche relates 4 Cottons with arrow Programme time of the standard cotton programme Weighted programme time 131 min Programme time at full load 165 min Programme time at partial load 106 min Condensation efficiency class 5 A most efficient to G least efficient A Weighted condensation efficiency for the standard cotton programme at full and partial load 95 Average condensatio...

Page 65: ...er management system 4 This programme is suitable for drying normal wet cotton laundry and is the most efficient programme in terms of energy consumption for cotton 5 If the household tumble drier is a condenser tumble drier 6 For the standard cotton programme at full load ...

Page 66: ... 1 Weight of dry laundry 2 Test programme in accordance with Regulation 392 2012 EU for energy labelling measured in ac cordance with EN 61121 All data was calculated using EN 61121 unless otherwise stated Note for comparison tests For testing in accordance with EN 61121 before testing dry a 3 kg load of cotton laundry with 70 re sidual moisture as per the above standard using the Cottons Normal p...

Page 67: ...t until the Start Stop sensor con trol which will now be flashing quickly lights up constantly and then release the Start Stop sensor control will light up in the time display Choosing and selecting a program mable function The number of the programmable function will appear in the time display as and a number e g Touch the or sensor control to scroll to the next or previous pro grammable function...

Page 68: ...tion on off or to select an option Programmable function Available options X X X X X X X X X X X X X X to X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Can be selected Factory default setting Confirm the chosen selection with the Start Stop sensor control The number of the programmable func tion e g will then light up again Exiting the programming level Turn the programme selector to the position The sett...

Page 69: ...er Factory default setting A little drier Drier Even drier Cooling phase The automatic cooling down phase which takes place before the end of a programme can be extended Options Factory default setting Cool down time 2 minutes longer Cool down time 4 minutes longer Cool down time 6 minutes longer Cool down time 8 minutes longer Cool down time 10 minutes longer Cool down time 12 minutes longer Cool...

Page 70: ...e display The PIN code is it cannot be altered Touch the sensor control until a flashes in the first position Confirm with the Start Stop sensor control Enter the two other numbers in the same way The tumble dryer is ready for use after has been entered and con firmed Conductivity This programmable function must only be set if the residual moisture reading in your laundry is incorrect due to ex tr...

Page 71: ...Stop sensor control This will not affect a running pro gramme Memory You can set the following the elec tronic module will save the drying level and any options selected for the cur rent drying programme It will also save the duration of the Warm air pro gramme When the programme is se lected again these saved settings will appear in the display Options Off factory default setting On Anti crease A...

Page 72: ...tor light does not come on However if there is a very severe blockage in the ducting the programme will be cancelled and the error mes sage will appear in the display regardless of this op tion Heavy The indicator light will come on when there is a heavy build up of fluff Normal factory default set ting Light The indicator light will come on when there is only a small build up of fluff Backlight b...

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